ECON 7070 - Labour Economics PG
Career: | Postgraduate Coursework |
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Units: | 3 |
Term: | 4210 |
Campus: | North Terrace |
Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
Available for Non-Award Study: | Check with School |
Assumed Knowledge: | ECON 7011 |
Incompatible: | ECON 3504 |
Assessment: | Case study, tutorial participation, essay and final exam |
Syllabus: |
This course is designed to introduce students to economic models of the labour market, both theoretical and empirical. Illustrations from current policy debates are used. After completing this course, students will be able to describe key features of the labour market, analyse models of the labour market in order to make predictions concerning the impact of public policy recommendations, and evaluate existing data relating to these predictions. Topics include the supply of labour and accumulation of human capital; the demand for labour in competitive and non-competitive markets; the determination of equilibrium wages; wage discrimination; labour unions; and policies such as minimum wage laws, welfare reform, and trade. |
Course Fees
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The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
EFTSL | |||
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0.125 |
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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4210 | Tue 15/03/2022 | Thu 24/03/2022 | Fri 06/05/2022 | Fri 10/06/2022 |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Tutorial | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
14132 | TU01 | 17 | FULL | 10 Mar - 7 Apr | Thursday | 2pm - 3pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
28 Apr - 9 Jun | Thursday | 2pm - 3pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | Note: This class is delivered entirely online. | |||
20030 | TU02 | 0 | FULL | 9 Mar - 6 Apr | Wednesday | 4pm - 5pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
27 Apr - 8 Jun | Wednesday | 4pm - 5pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | Note: Please contact professions@ask.adelaide.edu.au for enrolment. | |||
Automatic Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
14131 | LE01 | 17 | FULL | 4 Mar - 8 Apr | Friday | 10am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
29 Apr - 10 Jun | Friday | 10am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | Note: This class is delivered entirely online. |